New Zealanders will protest their callous complicity in Gaza’s genocide.
According to the United Nations, amongst the death toll of more than 45,000, almost 70% of those killed are women and children with another 11,000 unaccounted for, presumed dead under the rubble. Over 106,000 have been injured.
The impact on children is harrowing.
Over 17,000 children have been confirmed killed in Israeli bombings and sniper fire with tens of thousands more injured or maimed. Another 17,000 children are “unaccompanied” having lost their families.
It’s small wonder that a new survey of vulnerable children in Gaza has found that 96% feel death is imminent, 87% display extreme fear, 79% suffer from nightmares and 49% wish to die because of the war.
United Nations officials, international experts, the International Court of Justice and now Amnesty International have all used the term genocide to describe the actions of the Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza.
Last month the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defence minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
All the red flags for genocide have been visible for over a year now but our coalition government is unmoved.
It’s not just Israeli leaders who are to blame for war crimes. New Zealand politicians stand in the dock alongside them for complicity through silence. Deafening silence.
John Minto
National Chair
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
Nationwide rallies/marches/MP protests/vigils this week
These are on the PSNA Facebook events page here with the basic details listed below.
North IslandOpononi – Gathering for PalestineNo Rally this week
Kerikeri – RallyNo Rally this week. First Saturday of the month
Whangarei – RallyNo more Rallies until the new year
Waiheke – Market Stall – hosted by Stand With Palestine Waiheke!Every Saturday8:00 am – 1:00 pmOstend Market, Waiheke Island
Auckland – Picket the UK ConsulateWednesday 18 December12:00 noonUK Consulate – 151 Queen Street, Auckland CBD
Auckland – Banners around Tamaki MakaurauEvery SaturdayThis week11:00 am – 2:00 pm“Westfield Newmarket” on Broadway, Newmarket, AucklandText John on 021 899 659 for more details
Auckland – Raise Your Voice for PalestineSaturday 21 December2:00 pmTe Komititanga – Britomart Square, Tamaki Makaurau
Thames – Vigil to Stop the war on Children(Hosted by The Basket – Social and Environmental Justice – Hauraki)No Rally this weekend. First Saturday of the month
Tauranga – FlagsSunday 22 December11:00 amCoronation Park, Mt Manganui
WhakataneRallies are starting to be organised – Watch this space
Hamilton – Flag Waving for PalestineSaturday 21 December1:00 pmFlynn Park, Cnr Wairere Drive & Naylor, Hamilton
Hamilton – BDS Action for PalestineSaturday 21 December1:00 pmThe Base – cnr Wairere Drive & Te Rapa Road
Raglan – Art AuctionWednesday 18 – Saturday 2110:00 am – 2:00 pmRaglan Old School Arts CentreOpen Auction is on Saturday at 6:00 pm
Cambridge – Rally for PalestineEvery Saturday11:00 amCambridge Town Hall
Rotorua – Rally for PalestineEvery Thursday4:30 pmNational MP Todd McClays Office – Cnr Amohau and Ranolf St lights, Rotorua
Gisborne – Farmers Market – Vigil to Stop the war on ChildrenEvery Saturday9:30 – 11:30 amGisborne Farmers Market
Napier – Rally for PalestineSaturday 21 December11:30 amMarine Parade Soundshell Roundabout
Hastings – Rally for PalestineSunday 22 December1:00 pmHastings Town Clock – Hastings CBD
Palmerston North – RallySunday November 222:00 pmThe Square, Palmerston North
New Plymouth – Flags at the CouncilThursday 19 December4:30 – 5:30 pmIn front of the Council Building
New Plymouth – Flags on the BridgeFriday 20 DecemberNo flags this week, see above event
New Plymouth – March for GazaSaturday 21 December1:00 PMThe Landing, 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth
Whanganui – Rally for PalestineSaturday 21 December11:00 amRiverside Market, Whanganui
Carterton – Gathering for GazaEvery Tuesday12:00 middayMemorial Square.
Martinborough – Vigil for PalestineEvery Wednesday11:00 amThe square at the top of Kitchener St, Martinborough
Masterton – Gathering for GazaEvery Sunday9:30 amTown Hall Lawn, Masterton
Featherston – Gathering for GazaEvery Saturday11:00 amThe Squircle (opposite the op shop).
Wellington – Flags on the Bridge(hosted by the Falastin Tea Collective)Every Friday7:15 – 8:15 amHill Street bridge Overbridge, Wellington
Wellington – Vigil for Palestine(hosted by Aotearoa Healthcare Workers for Palestine)Every Friday6:00 pmIn front of Wellington Hospital, 49 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington
Wellington – Rally (hosted by the Falastin Tea Collective)Saturday 21 December1:00 pmCorner of Hunter St and Lambton Quay under the Protoplasm statue
South IslandNelson – Rally for PalestineSaturday 21 December10:30 am1903 Square, Upper Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Blenheim – Rally for PalestineSaturday 21 December11:00 amBlenheim Railway Station
Christchurch – Flag Waving for PalestineFriday 20 December4:00 – 6:00 pmBridge of Remembrance, Cashel Street, Christchurch
Christchurch – Rally for PalestineSaturday 21 December1:00 pmBridge of Remembrance, Cashel Street, Christchurch
TimaruNo Rally this weekend
Dunedin – RallyNo rally this week
QueenstownNo rally this weekend
Invercargill – Rally for PalestineSunday 22 December1:00 pmWachner place Invercargill
